April 2017

A new month has just begun. The arrival seems sombre after an event-filled March madness. I am thankful for being alive and happy albeit some gaps here and there. I await the rest of the month and year.

God has been kind and merciful as always.

On the threshold of 2016

Another year, by God's grace will come to an end ushering in promises of hope and joy. Like every beginning holds promises of a better me, 2016 will be no different. 2015 has taught many invaluable lessons which will remain etched in my mind.

A student's passing on, a flood, a concert, . . . - 2015 sure was a mixed bag of emotions. It has not ended still but gratitude is nevertheless due for this year which over and over reminded me that I am not alone in this journey - my faith is always there to lean on. That I am more than a conqueror is being reiterated time and again and the reason is not because I overcame many pitfalls but that every pitfall reminds me to get up and move forward.

Cheers to new beginnings and unexpected changes!

The road ahead seems promising
 

 

15 days after 35!

35 seems like a significant rounded age! Well, it does sound profound - 35 years of life and being alive seems wonderful and nothing short of an achievement albeit not entirely mine but my God's, my family's and friends' role in the achievement was immense and nourishing.

Praise god for his mercies and love which are a wonderful remainder of the beauty of life.

Cheers to another year and 35 years!

Finale of September . . .

These days of the month of September fill me with joy and anticipation. As I revel in the few days of my 34th, I look forward to the 35th. This year has indeed been a joyous one with many milestones crossed.

Today, I am thankful for:

1. The late evening drive for ice-cream.
2. The lovely songs on Indigo radio station.
3. Seeing my deadlines decrease steadily.
4. The Semester is slowly coming to an end.
5. Success with the ordeal of netbanking
6. Peace
7. Calm and content heart
8. My family - their endless stream of motivation and encouragement.
9. My students.
10. My faith which sustains me

1st September

Exactly two months since I have started working.

When I think of my blessings, I am indeed speechless and awestruck.

My gratitude list for today:

1. The refreshing break from work. I thank my Lord for giving me this well deserved break.

2. For a lovely dinner of idly-sambar-coconut chutney. Felt like I was in Tamil Nadu during the course of the dinner.

3. For work which makes me feel resourceful

4. For the new wireless facility which enables me to browse from any part of the house.

5. For my phone which connects me to people.

6. For the first salary that I received.

7. For emails and the sense of connection it provides to people who are quite far away.

8. For my new kitchen equipment which makes me happy.

9. For life. For faith. For love

29 July 2014

Just about three days and we enter a new month with new promises and hopes.

Today I am grateful for:

~ a job which keeps me sane and insane in parts

~ virtual friends who graciously tag me in their gratitude message

~ a virtual friend from distant Yellowknife

~ the power of words

~ learning new things

~ the responsibilities bestowed upon me

~ love from family

~ pasta for dinner

~ emails

~ our car which makes life easier for us

~ sleep

March 27, 2014

I am grateful for the senses which come alive everytime when I experience beauty and warmth. I just hope I don't become a slave to the senses which are quite sensuous and charming.

I am happy and filled with gratitude by being in a lovely place with beaches and lots of life. I sense the winds of change blowing but I must be still and patient to confirm.

Love abounds.

For his glorious life . . .

Today my maternal grandfather, a month shy of his 84th birthday, passed on in the wee hours of the morning. I am grateful for the life he lived, places he visited and memories that made his being. He wasn't a perfect man but inspite of everything he holds a special place in all our hearts.

Another era is over and we're left without any grandparents.

May his soul rest in peace and we hope to meet him sometime in the future.

Praise God!

Joy always :)

Cheers to a life well-lived Thatha! We'll miss you.

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Post-office

For some time now, I was lamenting that there was no post-office in our Campus. I desperately wanted at least an extension counter of the PO to be opened. Imagine my joy when my husband told me that an PO extension counter has been opened in our campus.

Small things but I'm so grateful that it has finally materialised.

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31 December 2012

The last time I wrote an entry here, I was in another place. Thanks be to Almighty, we are now in a place that we are learning to love and enjoy. The last month especially has been a month of many changes - mental, spiritual and physical. I can sense that the Universe is hearing me out and trying its best to take care of me. Finally, I feel at peace with my surroundings and physical environment, which is very important for mental peace and serenity.

There have been difficult situations both online and offline but looking back it seems that they have passed on for good. The paths weren't easy and joyous always but we are still learning - leaning to make peace and plod on inspite of everything.

There have been sad events all around me but still I hope and have faith.

As I am on the threshold of 2013, I strive to be more aware and joyous.

Joy always.

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Doing the happy dance with gratitude

He has been good to us. For a long time, my husband was looking for a permanent position to stabilise his career and on the 5th, we found out that he has been offered one. Wow! And soon, god-willing, we will be relocating to the land of sunshine, beaches and laughter - Goa.

Can't be more grateful.

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Ah, whatte feeling!

The past few days have given me so much to be grateful for and if I don't record them, I will never record them.

~ for L sir who helped us when we were in dire need of a cylinder to cook our food. 
~ for NS sir who helps me with direction in reading the right books
~ for M who continues being there whenever things go unmanageable
~ for the programme on the 24th which went on well. 
~ for Sunday and Monday nights when electricity did not get cut during the night. We slept well and woke up afresh :)

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16/01/2012

Happy and content.

Household chores

Managing a home, teaching, marking examination papers and also finding time for being idle is definitely a cumbersome task. I didn't know that I would manage the same. I'm grateful to the Almighty for giving me the strength, energy, enthusiasm and vigour to pass each day.

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5/12/2011

Another conference was successfully organised by us. Glad.

After two years, I wrote a paper and it was well received. Grateful for the addition of another paper. If not for his grace, I wouldn't have managed the same. Joyous.

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2011, 2nd Jan

My cup overflows as I enter another year with promises ringing in my ears and high-spirits awaiting to raze to the ground any oncoming challenges.

I could not have got this spirit without my fellow travellers in the real as well as in the virtual world. I am glad that you are walking along with me, maybe ahead or behind or by my side. But the assurance that you are there somewhere strengthens me.

I thank the sacred for enveloping me and giving me the grace and courage to keep moving on. What more do I need.

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Three to end my day

It is 9: 14 pm now. When I started this blog, I thought I will make a daily entry for the things I am grateful for. I couldn't do it. It is today that I realised that it is more than a month since I even stepped here. If I said there weren't anything to be grateful for, I'd be lying. I would also be lying if I said that I was a bit too busy. I just let it go.

I am glad that I chose to record my gratitude for today. I am grateful for:

* being able to play badminton regularly again
* trying to make some resolutions work
*today! The whole day passed without any grudge, trouble, pain and complain

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Only grace

Many things today prompted me to think about how life is a gift and one needs to treasure it. Time seems to be fleeting and being alive is a blessing.

Sometimes when motivating oneself becomes  slightly mundane and colourless, the higher power always plods me on. 

There are times when I want something so desperately but then I know it is not for me. Letting go is difficult but not impossible.

Reassured promises and loving sweet-nothings are lovely to hear when unexpected and I am thankful for such wonderful surprises.

Life goes on and gets even better with gratitude.

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